Many folks likely are ready for Nov. 6 to get here.Campaign ads and all things election dominate your television and other outlets.But as inundated as you might be getting with information, I ask you to stay the course.People preach about the importance of voting, and though I just told you ...

While almost every industry today does a less than perfect job of living by the motto, “the customer is the most important part of business,” Kansas farmers and ranchers are one segment that adheres to this philosophy.It’s been a gradual process, but one that has consistently picked up ...

Come-from-behind wins have become somewhat of a way of life for the Tonganoxie High soccer team this year, so perhaps it’s fitting that the Chieftains erased yet another early deficit on their way to a Kaw Valley League title — their first in 15 years.THS trailed, 1-0, in Thursday’s ...

With each new generation, more of this country’s population becomes further and further removed from the farm. It’s easy to understand why many people in this country have no concept where their food comes from. Many have forgotten, or may have never known, that individual producers supply ...

In large and small communities across our country, too many Americans find themselves placed in danger by the very people who are supposed to love and protect them. Each year, more than 2 million women are victims of domestic violence across our country. In Kansas, an estimated one in 10 adult ...

While Kansas is blessed with many resources, without question its people are the most valuable. While traveling from Colby to Leavenworth a couple weeks ago, the importance of people came into sharp focus once again.One stop on this journey was in the small town of Gove in northwestern Kansas. ...

In the process of writing this week’s story about ancestry and interviewing people passionate about genealogy research, my interest in the subject understandably was piqued.My father’s side of the family has gathered for a family reunion annually for more than 50 years. When your ...

While farmers and ranchers have always adhered to sound principles of animal husbandry and livestock care, society’s views on animal welfare continue to evolve.Today, there is a heightened awareness of the animal’s quality of life. While there are extreme fringe groups, “activists” if ...

Over the years we have all heard advice related to food safety, some of which rings true, while other guidance is just plain wrong. September is National Food Safety Education month, which is a good time to review myths and facts regarding safe food handling. Myth 1: “If I heat food in the ...

The key to a healthy diet today is to eat a variety of foods, including grains, milk, vegetables, meat and fruits — all in moderation. Each of us needs to make smart choices about when we eat and how much.Another key ingredient in personal health is exercise. Something as simple as a ...